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Coach-Talk: Hermann On Linebackers

Excerpt: "With the Giants off until training camp, we're periodically taking a look at what the coaches are saying about how their positions looked this offseason in OTAs.

Herrmann said the most important thing, in the wake of changes to the linebackers group, is developing a cohesive unit. Mathias Kiwanuka is moving back to defensive end andChase Blackburn and Michael Boley are no longer with the team.

"This is basically a new group of guys," Herrmann said recently. "And I think the biggest thing right now is we are going out and learning what to do and competing. To me, the competition is going to keep going and keep going and keep going –- which is going to make us all better."

Situational subs: Herrmann was asked whether situations will dictate who plays at linebacker.

Is it possible that Herzlich could start at middle linebacker in some games, based on the opponent's tendencies, and the following week a new starter could be in there against a different type of offense?

"I think that is a big part of the NFL game today," Herrmann said. "It is very situational. It is dictated a lot by the offense -– what is the offense running? Who is going to be out there? What are our best matchups? Because the NFL is a game of matchups."

Perhaps the Giants can go with Herzlich, Dan Connor and Aaron Curry at middle linebacker depending on the type of offense they are facing on a given Sunday. In passing situations when the Giants use two linebackers, Fewell could go with Williams, Rivers and/or Paysinger. " Read more...

“Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.” MB Rule # 1

Second on Kiwi moving back to DE. He was just so lost in space on passing plays. Whoever starts in the middle has to be able to cover the field on passing plays. Connor is probably the better tackler but Herzlich might be the better cover guy.

I'm hoping Herzlich steps up, but Curry might pan out as a decent option at MLB. He's physically a powerful dude.....just not good in coverage.

"They come to the line of scrimmage and the first thing they do is start looking for me....I know, and they know. When they’d find me they’d start screaming: 56 left ! 56 left!....So there’s this thing I did. After the play was over I’d come up behind them and whisper: don’t worry where I am. I’ll tell you when I get there."
- Lawrence Taylor

In other words the linebacker position is what us fans have known for a few years now. Weak...

I couldn't agree with you more NY06. When the LB coach says that the most important thing is to put together a cohesive unit, that is code for "I've got nothing to work with here." Sad but simple truth.

I couldn't agree with you more NY06. When the LB coach says that the most important thing is to put together a cohesive unit, that is code for "I've got nothing to work with here." Sad but simple truth.

LOL......dude, you didn't get the message board memo....all we need are defensive linemen.

Last edited by joemorrisforprez; 06-20-2013 at 11:46 PM.

"They come to the line of scrimmage and the first thing they do is start looking for me....I know, and they know. When they’d find me they’d start screaming: 56 left ! 56 left!....So there’s this thing I did. After the play was over I’d come up behind them and whisper: don’t worry where I am. I’ll tell you when I get there."
- Lawrence Taylor